Pecan Free Cilantro Lime Green Sauce
Bright, herby, and punchy with citrus, this blended green sauce is the kind of condiment that makes everything it touches taste more alive. Fresh cilantro and flat-leaf parsley form the vibrant base, while lime juice, garlic, and a touch of jalapeño layer in heat and depth that bottled sauces simply can't match. A pinch of cumin ties it all together with just enough warmth to keep things interesting. The whole thing comes together in under a minute in a blender, which means you're never far from a drizzle-worthy sauce on a weeknight. Store-bought green sauces can be a minefield of hidden ingredients and shared production lines, but this one is made entirely from whole, straightforward pantry staples — nothing to second-guess. Spoon it over grilled chicken, tacos, roasted vegetables, or grain bowls, and it keeps beautifully in the fridge for up to three days.
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6 servings
- 2 cups fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems, loosely packed
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 jalapeño, seeds removed for mild heat or kept for more
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp water
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the cilantro, lime juice, jalapeño, garlic, olive oil, water, cumin, salt, and black pepper in a blender or food processor. Add the parsley, if using.
- 2
Blend on high until the sauce is smooth and uniformly green, about 30–45 seconds, scraping down the sides once halfway through.
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